Tom Poole (footballer)

Tom Poole was a footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Burslem Port Vale between 1897 and 1901.

Tom Poole
Personal information
Full name Thomas Poole[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Crewe Carriage Works
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1897–1901 Burslem Port Vale 19 (0)
Total 19 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Crewe, Poole played for local sides Whitchurch, Crewe Carriage Works and Nantwich before joining Burslem Port Vale as an amateur in October 1897.[1] He made his debut at the Athletic Ground in a 1–0 defeat by Barnsley St. Peter's in a Midland League match on 9 October.[1] The goal conceded came as Poole managed to punch an indirect free kick into his own goal; he constantly ran out of his area during the match and did not impress.[1] Despite this, he signed as a professional in 1898 and was utilized as a reserve until January 1900, at which point he became the first-choice goalkeeper.[1] He played 15 Second Division games in the 1899–1900 season after his rival, Herbert Birchenough, was sold on.[1] He lost his place to Alfred Maybury in September 1900 though, after just two games, and was released at the end of the 1900–01 season.[1] He served Shrewsbury Town before returning to Nantwich in November 1906.[2]

Career statistics

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Source:[3]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Burslem Port Vale 1897–98 Midland League 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
1898–99 Second Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1899–1900 Second Division 15 0 1 0 3 0 19 0
1900–01 Second Division 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 19 0 1 0 3 0 23 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 235. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ CHATWIN, MICHAEL (2020). ULTIMATE BOOK OF NANTWICH TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB. [S.l.]: EMPIRE. ISBN 978-0-9563068-2-1. OCLC 1199329275.
  3. ^ Tom Poole at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)